Geologist Environmental Project Manager

APTIM; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

APTIM seeks a Geologist/Environmental Project Manager to lead regional environmental programs in Southern California. You will manage projects from proposal through execution, mentoring staff and ensuring quality, safety, and profitability.

Expect a 75% office and 25% field mix, with direct client interaction and business development responsibilities. Ideal candidates have 8+ years PM and sales experience, a related degree (MS preferred), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Geology or an applied science; MS preferred.
• 8+ years of project management and sales experience.
• Experience with state and federal environmental projects; ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong MS Office skills.
• Professional registration preferred (P.E., P.G.).

Responsibilities

• Manage existing state-wide environmental compliance programs for clients.
• Serve as seller-doer to affect revenue and client outcomes.
• Develop relationships and identify opportunities for additional work.
• Oversee planning, contracts, staff, QA/QC, health and safety, and project financials.
• Ensure safety and quality across programs.

Skills

Project management

Sales experience

Communication skills

MS Office & scheduling tools

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology or applied science

MS preferred

Tools

Excel

Project

Word

GIS

Job description

Job Overview:

APTIM has a Geologist/Environmental Project Manager opportunity to support our environmental programs throughout southern California. The Geologist/Environmental Project Manager will be responsible for the development and management of all phases of various environmental programs. The qualified candidate will be a hands-on Project Manager, dedicated to completing projects with precision and accuracy. They will participate in the development, planning, oversight, management, and implementation of environmental work related to environmental assessment, remediation, and infrastructure projects. This may include environmental and contamination assessments and remediation projects for state and local government, heavy industry, and retail petroleum clients, permitting and compliance assistance to state, local, and private clients. The successful candidate will profitably and safely manage environmental assessment/compliance/remediation projects to client expectations from proposal through execution to invoicing and be able to effectively mentor less experienced staff. The work mix initially is expected to be 75% office and 25% field.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Manage existing State-wide environmental compliance programs for various retail and telecommunication clients
• Perform as a seller-doer directly affecting the revenue, profitability, cash flow, and repeat business of the company by successfully delivering quality products and services to the client
• Communicate effectively with new or existing clients to build relationships and provide for additional work opportunities
• Organizes and contributes to business development activities; may serve as a key account manager
• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technical or production staff
• Provides technical guidance to employees
• Responsible for the oversight of all phases of planning and execution of projects, including pre-bid and proposal preparation, contract and subcontractor management, staff oversight, QA/QC, adherence to health and safety requirement, and project financials
• Establishes and monitors project safety and quality on the programs

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree required in Engineering, Geology or an applied science, MS preferred
• 8+ years of project management and sales experience
• Program or project manager experience with commercial, State and Federal/DOD projects of varying size and scopes
• Has accountability for managing financial resources
• Has in-depth expertise in own discipline and knowledge of the related disciplines
• Well versed in State and Federal environmental guidelines
• Ability to successfully lead and coordinate a multi-disciplined team of professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well versed in Microsoft products to effectively manage time, schedule, and activity completion specifically, Excel, Project, and Word. Knowledge of database and GIS programs a plus.
• Remote (home-based), however candidate should be local to Irvine or San Diego Areas
• Professional Registration is preferred (P.E., P.G.)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $140K $160K year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Resilient Solutions is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in.
• The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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